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Beautiful independent villa obtained from the careful restoration of an ancient stone farmhouse that sits atop hill whit 360 degree views over underlying countryside. All facilities and shops are at 2 kms. Siena is at 29 kms, Arezzo is at 35 kms, while Asciano, the Crete Senesi and the Abbey of Monte Oliveto are 30 minutes away by car. The thermal Spa of Rapolano is a 15 minutes drive, and the entrance to the A1 highway is at 43 kms. The mediaval hamlet of Cennina, which hosts summer concerts starting from June, is at 2 kms. The villa is reached by 1 km of well-kept dirt track and surrounded by 4000 meters of gardens, bordered by the property.
Accomodation:
The Villa can accommodate 10 people in 5 bed-rooms with 3 bed-rooms and 1 W.C. with washbasin with 1 fully equipped kitchen indoor, outdoor dining area and private swimming-pool (10x5 mt’s).
Ground floor
-Entrance
-1 W.C. with washbasin
-Big kitchen
-Living room with fire place
-Dining room

An entrance hall with two doors facing the entrance and a door on the left. The door on the left opens into a service W.C with washbasin. The left door facing the entrance opens into the vast living room with an archway that separates it from a cozier sitting room fire place. There are several panoramic glass doors in the living room that open into a portico that is furnished with table and chairs and is the ideal place to enjoy one’s meals in the slumbering heat of summer.
The portico also has a full equipment of garden furniture.
From the sitting room, an open passageway leads into the formal dining room with open staircase that leads to the first door. The formal dining room is separated from informal dining area next to the kitchen by wrought iron and glass partition with door providing access to both. The informal dining room has a large table with marble top and it is separated from the kitchen by an open archway. The kitchen is exquisitely fitted and offers as gas range, gas oven, dishwasher, fridge with freezer and open hearth fireplace for grilling and roasting (Barbecue available even outside).
From the formal dining room, up 5 steps on the staircase is a landing with door to a utilities room with washing machine, washbasin and door to the near garden. The maid has exclusive access to this room. She comes three times weekly for three hours each time and costs e.155,00 = per week to be paid directly on arrival. Extra hours can be arranged with her.
Continuing up the stairs from the first landing is a delightful sitting room with arched panoramic windows and wrought iron door to front of the house. From this sitting room through an open passageway is the third sitting with fireplace and doors to the sleeping section of the Villa.
These are three sections. To the left is the door to a double bedroom with ensuite complete bathroom with shower stall. To the right of the fireplace is a door to a corridor. Doors in the corridor lead into a spacious twin bedded room with an archway that interrupts the room and creates a study. At the end of corridor is the door to a large complete bathroom with two washbasins and bathtub. A last door in the corridor opens into a second spacious double bed-room with shower stall. The Villa is impeccably furnished with great care to details. Many pieces are antique and the finishings are luxurious.
A cook maid is available if you need, but you must confirm her at your booking.

Location: In the middle of Italy, between Florence, Siena and Arezzo, there is Valdambra

NB: The housekeeping service is obligatory from the second week and it costs 200 euros per week. (the first week of cleaning is including by Airbnb) The housekeeping service is 3 times per week for 4 hours, from 9am to 1pm or from 10am to 2pm.

NB: Only in the winter months (October, November, January, February, March) will be charged an extra fee of 100 Euros per day for heating the whole house.

1 Review

Villa “La Collina” is set atop a hill with 360 degree views of the Tuscan countryside. The location is very good for exploring central and eastern tuscany, with Sienna in especially easy reach. Even the quaint town of Ambra (only 5km away) has a couple of good restaurants and doesn't feel at all touristy. Gianni and Stella are incredibly helpful and generous hosts, and spent the Saturday hand-over night at another house on the property. They helped with advice on the local area and set-up a WONDERFUL dinner cooked by a local woman. It was one of the best meals of the trip!

The house looks as good or better than in the pictures. All of the bedrooms are clean, incredibly large and each has wonderful windows and views. There are great little sitting areas indoors to relax and read a book, although we spent almost the whole time outdoors. The outdoor seating areas are nice with good, comfortable furniture. The outdoor "tuscan grill" is great for evening cooking as it overlooks the valley and you can watch the sun set in the distance.

The pool is large and very clean, with good sunshine throughout the day. The only minor limitation (we had 3-year-old twins with us) was that there are no stairs and no shallow end--only a ladder to enter the pool. Our kids like to play and spend time in shallow water and there is none in the pool. The only other observation was a small charge for beach towels for use at the pool which was a bit surprising for a high-end villa at this price point.

Overall, we had a great stay and appreciated the hospitality of Giovanni, Stella and Gianni. If you are looking for serenity, comfortable accommodations and breathtaking views, you will not be disappointed!